Join Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore as he takes us on a journey through Occaneechi-Saponi history. Lawrence will begin with Occaeeechi who served in the Revolutionary War, it's impact on the greater Saponi Nation, and then will take the listener into the Antebellum period, the American Civil war, the Reconstruction era, and then the 20th century. … Continued
Letters From Red Farm with Elizabeth Emerson Thursday, April 21 at 5:30pm Award-winning artist and Chapel Hill resident Elizabeth Emerson will share the story of the 40-year friendship between Helen Keller and her great-great grandfather, Joseph Edgar Chamberlain, a renowned columnist, essayist, and editor. Informed by a series of letters between the political activist and the journalist, as … Continued
Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough as Occaneechi historian Lawrence Dunmore discusses the status of the Occaneechi today.
Join us on the Old Courthouse Lawn to celebrate the international day of peace! 5:45pm Mayor reads Proclamation for Peace 6pm Eno Friends Peace Day Vigil and Poetry Reading 7pm Peace Poetry by Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green 7-9pm Yonder Bar hosts Music for Peace at 114 W King Street Additional events also going … Continued
In honor of Black History Month, the Burwell School Historic Site is pleased to present Vera Cecelski, site coordinator at Historic Stagville, for a conversation regarding her genealogical research of black families in our area, including those whose ancestors were enslaved. Special guest, the Honorable Judge Beverly Scarlett, will also be on hand to discuss … Continued
JAKI SHELTON GREEN Reading From her book, Breath of the Song: Sun Mar 12, 4–6
Like many indigenous communities along the eastern seaboard, men from Saponi Nation communities served on both sides during the American Revolution. This presentation will cover the history and experiences of the Saponi people from Virginia and North Carolina who coalesced into the ancestors of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation. Lawrence's bio: Lawrence A. … Continued
Snow Approach Foundation welcomes you to Eno House for a FREE Community Social & Educational event. Bring a potluck dish to share (or just your own lunch if you prefer). Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Join world-renowned dementia expert, Teepa Snow, for information and education about dementia, the brain, brain changes that occur with different … Continued
Join us at Snow Approach Foundation for our SAF Speaker series with some refreshing, non-alcoholic beverages. Teepa Snow, world-renowned dementia expert and educator, presents Recognizing the Power of the Primitive Brain from 6-6:30pm, with time for questions and fellowship from 6:30-7. Mary Carter, from Carolina Hemp Hut, is the second guest speaker for the evening and … Continued
CD Release Party: Joe Woodson and the Bean Trees - Over to You Featuring Eileen Reagan Tim Smith Paul Rosenberg Pete Pawsey Special poetry by Sharon Blessum The show is a FREE family event and will feature poetry, Americana music, and stories. All are welcome! For more information, please contact The Orange … Continued